2012-2013 School of Human Services Undergraduate Catalog

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics philosophy - education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. It is world renowned as the Birthplace of Basketball®, a game created by alumnus and professor James Naismith in 1891; as the alma mater of William G. Morgan, inventor of the game of volleyball; and for its long-standing and close relationship with the YMCA.

Springfield College has educated nearly 44,000 people who are serving throughout the United States and in more than sixty nations. Today, over 5,000 students attend classes at the College’s main campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, and at campuses in Boston, Massachusetts; Tustin, California; Wilmington, Delaware; Tampa, Florida; Manchester, New Hampshire; Charleston, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; St. Johnsbury, Vermont; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Springfield College Mission Statement

The mission of Springfield College is to educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity.